Geetu Mohandas
- Full Name: Geetu Mohandas (Gayathri Mohandas)
- Profession: Film Director, Screenwriter, Former Actress
- Notable Films: Liar’s Dice, Moothon
- Awards: National Film Awards, Kerala State Film Awards
- Spouse: Rajeev Ravi (Cinematographer and Director)
Geetu Mohandas is a celebrated Indian film director, screenwriter, and former actress, best known for her work in independent Malayalam cinema. She began her journey in the film industry as a child actor in the 1980s and later transitioned into directing critically acclaimed films. Geetu is widely recognized for her strong storytelling, realistic themes, and visual brilliance.
Her directorial debut, “Liar’s Dice” (2013), received national and international praise, winning two National Film Awards and becoming India’s official entry to the 87th Academy Awards (Oscars) for Best Foreign Language Film. She followed this success with “Moothon” (2019), a gripping bilingual drama starring Nivin Pauly, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
As a director, Geetu Mohandas focuses on bold themes, human emotions, and social realities, establishing herself as one of the most influential female filmmakers in Indian cinema today.
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